Crazy quilt, Camden, 1886
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 6396
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This crazy quilt was made by Carrie P. Leighton of Camden in 1886. It includes pieces of satin, velvet and silk put together in colorful diamond-shaped pieces that were then fastened together.
This quilt includes embroidery, painting, and puffed flowers. One diamond has a date and another, Carrie P. Leighton's initials.
Other Information
- Title: Crazy quilt, Camden, 1886
- Creator: Leighton, Carrie P.
- Creation Date: 1886
- Subject Date: 1886
- Town: Camden
- County: Knox
- State: ME
- Media: satin, velvet, silk
- Dimensions (cm): 133 x 119
- Local Code: 2001.208
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Quilts--Maine--Camden
Embroidery--Maine--Camden
Sewing--Maine--Camden
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